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Legal Assistant - Probate Litigation (PERM)

Connexion Systems + Engineering

Cambridge, MA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Billing, Billing Records, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Editing, Establish Priorities, File Maintenance, Internet Research, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Legal Support Skills, LexisNexis, Litigation, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Probate, Proofreading, Research Skills, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Time Management, Travel Planning, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Cambridge, MA
POSTED
2 days ago
Connexion’s mission is to provide "best in class" services to job seekers. We strive to achieve excellence in job placement, staffing, and recruiting services, while treating candidates with the professionalism and respect they deserve.

Title: Legal Assistant (Probate Litigation)
Hiring Organization: Connexion Systems & Engineering

Compensation, Benefits, and Employment Type
  • Duration: direct hire / full time
  • Pay rate: $80,000 – $95,000 annually + discretionary bonus + comprehensive benefits
  • Job Location: Boston, MA
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday, hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
  • Job#: bh19361

Description:
Are you an experienced Legal Assistant with litigation experience who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment? We are seeking a highly organized professional to support attorneys in a busy Probate Litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative legal team where your attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities will make an immediate impact.

What You'll Do
As a Legal Assistant, you'll provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support while serving as a key point of coordination for attorneys and clients. Responsibilities include:
  • Prepare, edit, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence
  • Draft and assemble pleadings, motions, memoranda, discovery, notices, and other court filings
  • Electronically file documents with state and federal courts
  • Manage digital and physical client files while maintaining document organization and naming conventions
  • Coordinate client and matter intake, engagement letters, and administrative workflows
  • Support billing processes, including editing billing narratives and assisting with pre-bill review
  • Monitor deadlines and proactively remind attorneys of critical dates and month-end requirements
  • Conduct basic legal research using online resources and Lexis
  • Coordinate travel arrangements and other administrative needs
  • Collaborate with attorneys, legal assistants, and internal support teams to ensure exceptional client service

What We're Looking For
  • 2–4+ years of legal assistant or legal secretary experience, preferably supporting litigation practices
  • Probate litigation experience is highly preferred
  • Knowledge of court procedures, filing requirements, and electronic filing systems
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced environment
  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
  • Strong client service mindset and attention to detail
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal document management systems
  • Experience with legal practice management, billing, and document management software is a plus
  • Notary Public license (or ability to obtain shortly after hire)

Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive salary: $80,000–$95,000, based on experience and qualifications
  • Hybrid work schedule (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Annual merit increases
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off

If you're an experienced Legal Assistant looking for a long-term opportunity with a collaborative team and a sophisticated litigation practice, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

Please use the apply button to submit your resume for consideration. After applying, you'll receive a brief survey via email to complete your application. Applicants who complete the survey will be given priority during the review process.

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About the Company

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Connexion Systems + Engineering

Connexion is an award-winning professional staffing firm that strives to be the unrivaled staffing solution for job seekers by expertly connecting talent with opportunity.  Over the last 20 years Connexion has built the most admired team of staffing experts in the industry.  We give back, change lives and offer unconditional support to the candidates we represent.

Put Connexion's 20 years of experience to work for you! Our professionals have unrivaled relationships and contacts with the hiring managers, human resources team and decision makers at the most desirable companies to work for.

Don't let your resume get lost in an inbox, Connexion's recruiting team will advocate on your behalf to get you the job you want

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1999
WEBSITE
https://www.csetalent.com/

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